Trusts and Estates Associate Attorney

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC, a top mid-size Chicago-based law firm, seeks an experienced Estate Planning Associate to join its established trusts and estates practice.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience (4+ years) advising high-net-worth individuals, families, closely held businesses, and fiduciaries on sophisticated estate planning, tax planning, wealth transfer, trust administration, and related matters.

Qualifications

• 4+ years advising high-net-worth individuals, families, fiduciaries on sophisticated estate planning.
• Draft and review wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and related documents.
• Counsel high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, and fiduciaries on complex planning strategies.
• Assist with trust administration, estate administration, and fiduciary-related matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on sophisticated estate planning, wealth transfer, tax planning, and trust and estate matters.
• Draft and review wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, family wealth transfer documents, and related estate planning instruments.
• Counsel high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, and fiduciaries on complex planning strategies.
• Assist with trust administration, estate administration, and fiduciary-related matters as needed.
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas to serve closely held businesses, family offices, and multigenerational client relationships.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and provide practical, thoughtful, and sophisticated advice.

Skills

Estate planning

Tax planning

Wealth transfer

Trust administration

High-net-worth clients

Job description

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing. A top mid-size Chicago-based law firm is seeking an experienced Estate Planning Associate to join its established trusts and estates practice. The ideal candidate will have significant experience (4+ years) advising high-net-worth individuals, families, closely held businesses, and fiduciaries on sophisticated estate planning, tax planning, wealth transfer, trust administration, and related matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on sophisticated estate planning, wealth transfer, tax planning, and trust and estate matters.
• Draft and review wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, family wealth transfer documents, and related estate planning instruments.
• Counsel high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, and fiduciaries on complex planning strategies.
• Assist with trust administration, estate administration, and fiduciary-related matters as needed.
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas to serve closely held businesses, family offices, and multigenerational client relationships.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and provide practical, thoughtful, and sophisticated advice.

Why Consider This Role?

This is a strong opportunity for an attorney who wants to handle high-level work, build deep client relationships, and be positioned for a meaningful role in the continued growth and succession of an established practice.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply. California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .

Benefits Information

• Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility.

Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings. We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)